Themes | Firsts

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Firsts

Background

Perhaps it is something about its frontier location that has inspired a pioneering spirit. Because, despite its comparatively small population, the Region has inspired its people to go better, larger and faster than their contemporaries across many aspects of life.

The North East is home to an astounding numbers of firsts. Whether the biggest of its day, first of its kind, new techniques or discoveries and new ways of doing things. The list seems almost endless.